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<p>Dear NRHC Family,</p>

<p>I've missed seeing and worshipping with you the last two Sundays. I'm so thankful for Ron Avant and Tracy Turner 
preaching God's Word with such faithfulness, clarity, and conviction. God has gifted our church with some wonderful 
leaders, and I'm glad they are willing to share their gifts with us.</p>

<p>I'm looking forward to being back with you this Sunday as we celebrate Palm Sunday and communion together. It's hard 
to believe we are inside of two weeks to Easter, which means we have less than two weeks to invite our friends to hear 
and respond to the gospel on Easter Sunday.</p>

<p>Last week we encouraged you to pray and pay attention to whom God is calling you to bring to Easter at NRHC.  I want 
to give you a helpful way to pay attention. Andy Stanley, pastor of North Point Community Church in the Atlanta area, 
says to listen for "The 3 Nots" - not in church, not going well, not prepared for.</p>

<p>Listen out for a friend or family member who indicates they are not in church. Maybe you already know they are not in 
church. Maybe there is at least an inkling of a desire to "find a church." If someone you know is not in church, invite 
and bring them with you for Easter.</p>

<p>Listen out for a friend or family member who indicates things aren't going well. Maybe their marriage is struggling, 
things aren't good at work, their kids are giving them troubles, they are experiencing financial pressure, etc. Commit 
to walk with them through the season they are in and invite them to join you for Easter. They need to hear the hope of 
the gospel!</p>

<p>Listen out for a friend or family member who indicates something has happened they weren't prepared for. It could be 
a tough thing - job loss, death in their family, diagnosis, etc. It could be a good thing - a new job opportunity, a 
surprising pregnancy, etc. Good or bad, they are open to the gospel because of this new thing that has come about in 
their lives.</p>

<p>Pray, pay attention, and listen for the “3 Nots.” Join God in what He is doing in the lives of those around you. God 
could use your invitation to make an eternal difference in someone's life.</p>

<p>Enjoy the rest of your week, and I will see you Sunday as we celebrate what Jesus accomplished for us on the cross 
and celebrate communion together. It's going to be a powerful day!</p>

<p>Until All Hear,<br> Jay</p>
